England slump to miserable defeat in third Test
England spiralled to a miserable and massive defeat by India on the fourth day of the third Test in Rajkot.
In perhaps their worst performance since captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum took charge, England were dismantled by Yashasvi Jaiswal's 214 not out, then capitulated with the bat.
Set a notional 557 to win, the tourists were bundled out for an embarrassing 122 in a blur of irresponsible strokes.
The 434-run margin of defeat is England's largest in terms of runs since 1934 and India's biggest of all time.
India, who take a 2-1 lead in the series, were led by the brilliant Jaiswal's second double century in as many Tests.
The opener returned on 104 after retiring hurt on the third evening and took his tally to 12 sixes, equalling the record for a single Test innings.
In partnership with Sarfaraz Khan, who made 68 not out, Jaiswal took India to a declaration on 430-4.
Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja ran through England's middle order for figures of 5-41, to go with the century he made in the first innings.
The fourth Test begins on Friday in Ranchi, where an India win will preserve an unbeaten home record that stretches back to 2012.
Source: BBC
